Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire

Pope Francis has been seen without his traditional papal attire as he visited St Peter’s Basilica on Thursday.

The pontiff briefly stopped to greet visitors while sat in a wheelchair, wearing black trousers, a white long-sleeved shirt and a striped blanket draped around his shoulders. He also had an oxygen tube under his nose.

On Wednesday, he held a private meeting at the Vatican with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, where he wished them a happy 20th wedding anniversary. In images released by the Vatican, the Pope can be seen wearing his usual white papal attire – also called house dress.

The Pope, 88, was discharged from hospital in late March after five weeks of treatment and is recovering at the Vatican.